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Freight Train Derails in Western Wisconsin, Spills into Mississippi River

  • A BNSF Railway freight train derailed near Ferryville, Wisconsin, blocking the line in both directions.
  • Two of the train's three locomotives and an unknown number of cars derailed, with two cars ending up in the Mississippi River.
  • The train was carrying hazardous materials, including batteries, but they have been contained and do not pose a threat.
  • All crew members were accounted for, with one receiving medical attention at the scene.
  • Investigators are working to determine the cause of the derailment and whether there was any environmental damage.
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